During World War I Stout was a pilot, eventually serving as a lieutenant in the 27th Aero Squadron, First Pursuit Group. In this letter he describes his daily routine at the training camp, the quality of the facilities and food, and his mastery of...

During World War I Stout was a pilot, eventually serving as a lieutenant in the 27th Aero Squadron, First Pursuit Group. In this letter he lists the topics he is studying at the school; announces his promotion to Wing Commander; and describes...

During World War I Stout was a pilot, eventually serving as a lieutenant in the 27th Aero Squadron, First Pursuit Group. In this letter his gives his first impressions of England and France, discussing his visits to Winchester Cathedral, the Eiffel...

During World War I Stout was a pilot, eventually serving as a lieutenant in the 27th Aero Squadron, First Pursuit Group. In this letter he expresses dismay that American pilots who had completed training in the United States are receiving better...

During World War I Stout was a pilot, eventually serving as a lieutenant in the 27th Aero Squadron, First Pursuit Group. In this letter he updates his family on his training and camp life since returning from the hospital in December. He and...

During World War I Stout was a pilot, eventually serving as a lieutenant in the 27th Aero Squadron, First Pursuit Group. This card features a patriotic image featuring the Y.M.C.A. symbol. A printed message on the inside of the card notes that the...

During World War I Stout was a pilot, eventually serving as a lieutenant in the 27th Aero Squadron, First Pursuit Group. In this letter he thanks his mother for sending cigarettes, handkerchiefs, gloves, and money (which he used to buy "a bully...

During World War I Stout was a pilot, eventually serving as a lieutenant in the 27th Aero Squadron, First Pursuit Group. In this letter he writes that he had been unable to fly recently because of poor weather, and he describes how aviators...

During World War I Stout was a pilot, eventually serving as a lieutenant in the 27th Aero Squadron, First Pursuit Group. In this letter he urges Charlie to visit him at the 3rd Aviation Instruction Center since he is unable to travel to large towns...

During World War I Stout was a pilot, eventually serving as a lieutenant in the 27th Aero Squadron, First Pursuit Group. In this letter Stout he a detailed description of his advanced flight training at the 3rd Aviation Instruction Center in...

During World War I Stout was a pilot, eventually serving as a lieutenant in the 27th Aero Squadron, First Pursuit Group. In this letter Stout informs his mother that he is finished with ferrying service and will soon move to the front lines: "I am...

During World War I Stout was a pilot, eventually serving as a lieutenant in the 27th Aero Squadron, First Pursuit Group. In this brief note, he explains that he is departing France for the United States, and he includes a brief sketch of the Eiffel...

The pamphlet features two fold-out sections: the first is a map France showing the movements and accomplishments of the division, illustrated with humorous cartoons; the second shows images of the soldiers and the liberated cities. A note on the...

2009-09-15

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